iPad Trouble

Half a million people bought Apple's new iPad within days of its launch. But some potential clients are saying no thanks.

Major universities such as Princeton and George Washington University are experiencing network complications from the handheld devices. Princeton officials say the way the iPad connects to a wireless server causes interference for other devices trying to use the school system. Guy Jones, the Chief Technology Officer at George Washington University says their current system doesn't support the iPad at all. And these American schools aren't alone.

The entire nation of Israel has banned the iPad completely because of wi-fi connection issues. Any visitors to the country must impound the device for a daily fee until they leave or pay to send it back home. But Apple is hoping this is a problem that can be solved. Currently the iPad can only connect via wi-fi but Apple says they will soon begin shipping versions that will connect through the 3G cell phone networks throughout the nation. But a 3G connection will require users to pay a monthly fee. Add some more memory and a case, and your iPad could cost you more than the education it's interfering with.